Practical 3D Printers: The Science and Art of 3D Printing
- Length: 332 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Apress
- Publication Date: 2012-08-29
- ISBN-10: 1430243929
- ISBN-13: 9781430243922
- Sales Rank: #992957 (See Top 100 Books)
So what is a 3D printer? It’s a device you can either buy or build to make parts, toys, art, and even 3D images captured by a sensor or modeled in software. Maybe you have one, or maybe you’re thinking about buying or building one, but once you have one, what can you do with it?
What you’ll learn
- The various types of 3D printers, what they have in common, and what sets each one apart
- The printer toolchain, including controllers and printer interfaces
- The art of calibrating your printer
- How to find and create 3D models to print, including using Google Sketchup
- How to create multipart models and meshes
- How to upgrade both the mechanical and electronic parts in your printer
Who this book is for
Electronics enthusiasts, tinkerers, artists, and everyone who wants to use their 3D printer to do more than make more 3D printers.
Table of Contents
Ch. 1: A World of 3D Printers
Ch. 2: 3D Printer Toolchain
Ch. 3: Calibrating Your Printer
Ch. 4: 3D Models From The Cloud
Ch. 5: 3D Haiku
Ch. 6: Steampunk Warship
Ch. 7: Action Hero Mashups
Ch. 8: Mini Sumo Projetcs
Ch. 9: Bonus Round 1: More Projects
Ch. 10: Bonus Round 2: Upgrades
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix B: Resources
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